Schulz is unlikely to be a threat to Germany's Merkel

The new Social Democratic leader’s appeal seems to be fading

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  • Social Democratic revival?
  • Unclear party identity
  • Unclear policy proposals
  • CDU strength
  • Smaller parties

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